as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment
the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Recent Examples of unadorned
There are two net-new black jackets present in the capsule, which is a rarity considering the minimalist, unadorned hue is one Sanoë has typically stayed away from.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
The hallway from the elevator was unadorned.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
The whole movie feels, if anything too realistic; an unflashy, unadorned terror borne from a real-life virus.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
Jarmusch may not be explicitly referencing Carver, though both artists have made an unadorned style their identity.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
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This simple taupe geometric style peel-and-stick wallpaper is affordable, easy to apply, and looks gorgeous without being too bold or loud.—
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The simple addition of zipper detailing adds a preppy energy to the top.—
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Look for urea-free fertilizer that helps the plant absorb nitrogen more efficiently, and make sure to flush out the potting medium with plain water each month to prevent salt buildup that can harm the roots.—
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The goats prefer their trees plain.—
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One foot was naked, and the other was frozen in its boot.—
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That critique of American foreign policy – that US high-mindedness and democratic idealism conceal naked corporate interests – persisted through the Cold War and into the 21st Century.—
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But the case laid bare a stark divide on the high court.—
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People typically work two, three or more jobs just to survive, and still cupboards and refrigerators are nearly bare.—
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadorned. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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